Welcome to
Hitchin Symphony Orchestra
Hitchin Symphony Orchestra's motto, 'Promoting Live Music', sums up our passion and goal as an orchestra. Bringing a high standard of symphonic concerts to Hitchin audiences, we enjoy a well-earned reputation for imaginative programming. We are especially pleased to offer a concert platform for local musicians – both orchestral players and soloists.
Concerts​
On Saturday 23 May, immerse yourself in the radiant world of Beethoven as Hitchin Symphony Orchestra presents two of his masterpieces. Symphony No. 6, ‘Pastoral’ evokes the beauty of the natural world through its flowing melodies and vivid musical storytelling, transporting listeners to sunlit fields and murmuring streams. Alongside it, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major offers lyrical elegance and radiant virtuosity, which will be brought to life by acclaimed soloist Peter Bussereau. Join us for an evening that celebrates nature, elegance and the enduring power of great music. To find out how to book tickets and ways to save, please visit our Concerts page.
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Following last year's successful event, HSO is delighted to announce we will be performing a Children’s Concert on an Animal Theme again in 2026, on Sunday 28 June @ 12–1pm and 2–3pm at The British Schools Museum. This fun and informal concert is designed for children and their families, featuring accessible and short orchestral classics on an animal theme. Music will include extracts from The Carnival of the Animals and much more.
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Thank you to everyone that joined us on Saturday 15 November for a compelling evening of Romantic music that brought together three intimately connected composers. Clara Schumann’s 4 Pièces caractéristiques, composed when she was just sixteen, reveal the early brilliance of a young pianist–composer whose artistry defied the expectations of her time. Rowan Baker did a fantastic job of arranging two of the pieces, ‘Le Sabbat’ and ‘Caprice à la Boléro’, for orchestra from the original piano music. The concert continued with Brahms’ lyrical and introspective Symphony No. 3, a work infused with warmth and restraint, reflecting his lifelong admiration for both Clara and Robert. The evening concluded with Robert Schumann’s exuberant Symphony No. 3, the ‘Rhenish’, inspired by the landscapes and spirit of the Rhineland. Bound by friendship, inspiration and mutual respect, Clara, Robert and Brahms formed a unique musical trio, and their shared legacy resonates throughout this programme.​​​​​
Seeking Musicians
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We are always keen to hear from instrumentalists looking to join an exciting and friendly orchestra in North Hertfordshire. At present we would particularly like to hear from violinists, cellists and double bassists looking to play with an orchestra.
For more information see the Join Us page.
Patrons of HSO
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Our Patrons help support the continued development of the orchestra and this allows our audiences to enjoy new and exciting programmes and soloists. We are very grateful to the members of our Patrons scheme.
If you would like to join the scheme and get discounted concert tickets, please see the Support Us page.